Sitka Chiropractic Care of Sitka Degenerated Discs Starts with Understanding and Nutritional Protection
We all age. Our bodies age. Our finger nails age. Our spinal discs age. Now, that is something your Sitka chiropractor can do something about though! Spinal discs show aging after they start degenerating. Disc degeneration in a Sitka spine may first be discovered once there is some back pain. For some, disc degeneration proceeds disregarded until years later. New research suggests that disc degeneration for any of us in Sitka may begin as early as the teen years. Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka is all for alleviating any pain and preventing any degeneration possible with nutrition and Sitka chiropractic care.
Sitka DISC DEGENERATION AND AGING: 2nd to 5th Decades of Life
In spine radiology, the Pfirrmann classification differentiates levels of disc degeneration. Grade 1 is less degeneration. Grade 5 is really bad degeneration. Researchers studied the MRI images of 653 patients of all ages. Grade 3 degeneration is very usual in those in their 2nd to 5th decades of life. It’s declared “natural” to see disc degeneration start in the 2nd decade of life. (1) That signifies that disc degeneration starts in the teen years of life!? Does that shock any of our Sitka chiropractic patients? Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka is not shocked, necessarily, but Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka is prepared to treat the teen Sitka back pain sufferer. Do any Sitka teens live at home with you? Do they ever mention having back pain or neck pain?
Sitka DISC DEGENERATION AND AGING: 6th Decade of Life
Grade 4 was more usual in the sixth decade of life. (1) Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka treats many older patients with chronic low back pain in which disc degeneration plays a role. Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka understands that older adults with back pain express it has affected their life, restricted their social and recreational outlets, messed with their family relationships. (2) Back pain disrupts their plans for retirement, housing, health, and independence. (3) It is difficult. Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka knows this, empathizes with our older Sitka back pain sufferers, and offers Cox Technic to help whose goal is a minimum of 50% relief in 30 days with many patients attaining that more quickly than that and with a greater percent of relief. Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka celebrates with our patients as they get back some independence and back pain relief.
WHAT TO DO
Feed your discs early and often. Disc degeneration begins in the 2nd decade of life! More and more news comes about the value of nutrition. Two positive nutrients for discs are chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine sulfate. These two sulfates feed the disc and potentially prevent degeneration and even stimulate regeneration of the disc’s cartilage. Ask your Sitka chiropractor for more details. Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka backs proactive care whenever possible!
CONTACT Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka
Listen to this PODCAST about disc degeneration in the cervical spine initiating neck pain that Cox® Technic effectively helps alleviate.
Schedule a Sitka chiropractic appointment with Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka. We can discuss aging and its influence on your spine. We can chat about the benefits of Sitka chiropractic care if disc degeneration is a concern for you.
